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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1H 26M

A CrossFitter's Guide to Pulling Gymnastics - E.399

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What does it actually take to get better at gymnastics in CrossFit?In Part 1 of this series, Drew and Paige Semenza break down pulling gymnastics through the lens of the sport—not traditional gymnastics, not random drills from Instagram… but the movements that actually show up in the Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the CrossFit Games.Inside this episode:Why your GPP may be the biggest limiter (or solution) to your gymnasticsThe real order of operations for building pulling capacityGrip, bodyweight, mobility, and midline factors most athletes ignoreToes-to-bar mistakes that kill efficiencyWhy your pull-ups might “look right” but still be slowBar muscle-up timing, glide kip mechanics, and common faultsRing muscle-up mistakes that keep athletes stuckHow elite athletes think about movement quality vs. just “getting reps”If you’ve ever wondered why gymnastics feels harder under fatigue… why some athletes make big sets look effortless… or what accessory work actually transfers to competition… this episode is for you.Part 2 (pressing gymnastics) is coming soon.Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFITMisfit Athletics Programming:https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfithttps://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/Misfit Affiliate Programming:https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathleticsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/misfitathleticsThanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

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